Sport McAllister
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1896-1903)
Sport McAllister was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1903 for the Cleveland Spiders, the Detroit Tigers, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 8 seasons. In 418 career games, he hit .247 with 358 hits, 5 home runs, and 164 RBI. He also pitched in 17 games, going 4-7 with a 5.32 ERA.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 7/17/1962 in Wyandotte, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1896-08-07
- Last Game
- 1903-09-29
Full name: Lewis William McAllister
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 418 | 1,450 | 157 | 358 | 38 | 18 | 5 | 164 | 32 | 67 | 76 | .247 | .287 | .308 | .595 | -2,945 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career OBP .287 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career SLG .308 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.
Career OPS .595 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | CL4 | NL | 8 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1897 | CL4 | NL | 43 | 137 | 23 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 14 | .219 | .291 (-25%) | .354 (-19%) | .387 (-30%) | .741 (-25%) | -556.4 |
| 1898 | CL4 | NL | 17 | 57 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 5 | .228 | .270 (-16%) | .333 (-13%) | .347 (-9%) | .680 (-11%) | -106.2 |
| 1899 | CL4 | NL | 113 | 418 | 29 | 99 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 31 | 5 | 19 | 20 | .237 | .282 (-16%) | .343 (-20%) | .366 (-19%) | .710 (-20%) | -1375.0 |
| 1901 | DET | AL | 90 | 306 | 45 | 92 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 57 | 17 | 15 | 7 | .301 | .271 (+11%) | .326 (+5%) | .359 (+7%) | .686 (+6%) | 343.1 |
| 1902 | DET | AL | 21 | 67 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .209 | .266 (-22%) | .321 (-24%) | .343 (-22%) | .665 (-23%) | -232.6 |
| 1902 | BLA | AL | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .091 | — | — | — | — | -232.6 |
| 1902 | DET | AL | 45 | 162 | 11 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 8 | .210 | .266 (-21%) | .321 (-29%) | .343 (-25%) | .665 (-27%) | -232.6 |
| 1903 | DET | AL | 78 | 265 | 31 | 69 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 16 | .260 | .261 (-1%) | .316 (-6%) | .345 (-12%) | .662 (-9%) | -347.4 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 418 | 1,450 | 157 | 358 | 38 | 18 | 5 | 164 | 32 | 67 | 76 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -2,740 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | CL4 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6.75 | — | 0.0 |
| 1897 | CL4 | NL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 29 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 4.50 | 4.30 (-5%) | -458.9 |
| 1898 | CL4 | NL | 3 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 65.1 | 73 | 33 | 23 | 9 | 4.55 | 3.59 (-26%) | -787.9 |
| 1899 | CL4 | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 29 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 9.56 | 3.85 (-149%) | -585.7 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 4 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 113.1 | 140 | 67 | 44 | 21 | 5.32 | — | -1,833 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (379 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 150 | 507 | 51 | 129 | 4 | 67 | .254 |
| Away | 217 | 779 | 83 | 192 | 1 | 83 | .246 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 18.1 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2.95 |
| Away | 9 | 63.0 | 84 | 46 | 32 | 9 | 6.57 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-09-29 | DET | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-28 | DET | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-07 | DET | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-07 | DET | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-06 | DET | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-06 | DET | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-05 | DET | SLA | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-04 | DET | CLE | W | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-09-03 | DET | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-02 | DET | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-10-15 | CL4 | CIN | L | 8.0 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-07-30 | CL4 | LS3 | — | 2.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-07-18 | CL4 | WSN | — | 6.0 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-06-18 | CL4 | PIT | — | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-06-07 | CL4 | BRO | L | 9.2 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1898-06-01 | CL4 | NY1 | L | 8.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1898-05-25 | CL4 | WSN | W | 9.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-05-17 | CL4 | CHC | L | 9.0 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1898-05-13 | CL4 | CHC | W | 9.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1898-05-09 | CL4 | CHC | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 65 | 0 | 569 | 26 | 21 | 32 |
| 2B | 7 | 0 | 11 | 19 | 5 | 1 |
| 3B | 27 | 0 | 26 | 45 | 16 | 5 |
| C | 83 | 0 | 251 | 101 | 30 | 6 |
| OF | 147 | 0 | 196 | 16 | 20 | 5 |
| P | 17 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 62 | 0 | 118 | 175 | 37 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | CL4 | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | CL4 | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1896 | CL4 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | CL4 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | CL4 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | CL4 | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | CL4 | OF | 28 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1897 | CL4 | P | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | CL4 | SS | 4 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 1898 | CL4 | OF | 8 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1898 | CL4 | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899 | CL4 | 1B | 6 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 1899 | CL4 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899 | CL4 | 3B | 7 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| 1899 | CL4 | C | 17 | 0 | 36 | 20 | 9 | 2 |
| 1899 | CL4 | OF | 79 | 0 | 106 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| 1899 | CL4 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899 | CL4 | SS | 3 | 0 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901 | DET | 1B | 28 | 0 | 261 | 10 | 16 | 16 |
| 1901 | DET | 3B | 10 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 1901 | DET | C | 35 | 0 | 95 | 37 | 15 | 1 |
| 1901 | DET | OF | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1901 | DET | SS | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1902 | DET | 1B | 5 | 0 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1902 | DET | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1902 | DET | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902 | DET | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | DET | SS | 5 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| 1902 | BLA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902 | BLA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902 | DET | 1B | 21 | 0 | 206 | 8 | 2 | 11 |
| 1902 | DET | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1902 | DET | C | 7 | 0 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1902 | DET | OF | 11 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902 | DET | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | DET | 3B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 1903 | DET | C | 18 | 0 | 85 | 32 | 3 | 2 |
| 1903 | DET | OF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903 | DET | SS | 46 | 0 | 77 | 129 | 26 | 12 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
| Catcher | 83 |
| First Base | 65 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 27 |
| Shortstop | 62 |
| Left Field | 16 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 113 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Sport McAllister (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Sport McAllister: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 7, 1896 and the final game on September 29, 1903, Sport McAllister built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Cleveland Spiders (1896 through 1899), the Detroit Tigers (1901 through 1903), and the Baltimore Orioles (1902). McAllister played primarily as an outfielder and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on July 23, 1874, in Austin, MS, USA and a listed size of 180 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio records the death on July 17, 1962, in Wyandotte, MI, USA. Sport McAllister was the playing name; the full given name is Lewis William.
The batting record for McAllister: 418 games, 358 hits in 1,450 at bats, and a .247 average, along with 5 homers, 164 RBI, and 32 stolen bases. McAllister got on base at a .287 rate and slugged .308 (.595 OPS). McAllister's .247 average ran 10.3% below the .275 that the league posted over the same seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sport McAllister
- What years did Sport McAllister play?
- Sport McAllister played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1903.
- Was Sport McAllister a pitcher?
- Both. Sport McAllister pitched in 17 games, going 4-7 with a 5.32 ERA, but spent most of his career as an Outfielder.
- How many home runs did Sport McAllister hit?
- Sport McAllister hit 5 career home runs with 358 hits.
- What teams did Sport McAllister play for?
- Sport McAllister played for 3 teams: the Cleveland Spiders (1896–1899), the Detroit Tigers (1901–1903), and the Baltimore Orioles (1902).
- What were Sport McAllister's career stats?
- In 418 games, Sport McAllister had 358 hits, 5 home runs, 164 RBI, 157 runs, and 32 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average. As a pitcher, in 17 games, he went 4-7 with a 5.32 ERA, 21 strikeouts, and 113.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Sport McAllister play?
- Sport McAllister played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Sport McAllister and how much did he weigh?
- Sport McAllister was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Sport McAllister hit each season?
- Sport McAllister's home runs by season: 0 in 1896, 0 in 1897, 0 in 1898, 1 in 1899, 3 in 1901, 1 in 1902, and 0 in 1903. His most in one season was 3, in 1901.
- What was Sport McAllister's career batting average?
- Sport McAllister batted .247 over his career, with 358 hits in 1,450 at bats.
- How many RBI did Sport McAllister have?
- Sport McAllister drove in 164 runs in his career.
- What was Sport McAllister's career ERA?
- Sport McAllister finished with a 5.32 career ERA, going 4-7 with 21 strikeouts.
- Is Sport McAllister in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sport McAllister has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.